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Police evacuate site of Fête Nationale celebrations due to `dangerous` weather
The Plains of Abraham had to be evacuated at around 8:45 p.m. due to a severe thunderstorm warning on Monday, June 23, 2025. (Source: Noovo Info)
Quebec City police have ordered the evacuation of the site where Fête Nationale celebrations are taking place due to a storm heading to the region.
Police said the Plains of Abraham was evacuated at 8:45 p.m.
Fête nationale celebrations
Storm clouds hover over Fête nationale celebrations in Quebec City on Monday, June 23, 2025. (Source: Noovo Info)
In a post on social media, the government says 'Due to dangerous weather conditions, the Plains are being evacuated immediately. If you are on site, please calmly follow the evacuation plan displayed on the screens at the front of the stage. Please be careful.'
Several artists were set to perform at 9 p.m., including Ariane Moffatt, Bleu Jeans Bleu, Claude Dubois and Garou.
The area is under a severe thunderstorm warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada said the storm is 'capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
- With files from Noovo Info
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